Color swatch image showing #F0F8FD with RGB(240,248,253) values

#F0F8FD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F0F8FD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F0F8FD Color Information

#F0F8FD RGB value is (240, 248, 253). The hex color red value is 240, green is 248, and blue is 253. Its HSL format shows a hue of 203°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 97 percent. The CMYK process values are 5 percent, 2 percent, 0 percent, 1 percent.

#F0F8FD
rgb(240, 248, 253)
ColorMean
Share

#F0F8FD Color Meaning

Color #F0F8FD conveys gentle openness, digital innocence, and airy tranquility. As one of the lightest blues in the X11 color set, #F0F8FD borders on white but retains a cool, sky-like whisper. Psychologically, color #F0F8FD reduces cognitive strain and softens digital interfaces, making #F0F8FD popular in educational apps, children’s websites, and healthcare portals. #F0F8FD feels clean without sterility, calm without emptiness. Named after Lewis Carroll’s character, #F0F8FD carries literary nostalgia—suggesting curiosity, wonder, and safe exploration. In branding, #F0F8FD works for startups emphasizing transparency, early-stage learning, or gentle tech. Spiritually, #F0F8FD represents the first breath of clarity after confusion. Because #F0F8FD reflects rather than asserts, color #F0F8FD invites users in without overwhelming them—ideal for onboarding flows, meditation tools, or minimalist aesthetics seeking warmth through subtlety.

Color Conversion

Convert #F0F8FD across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#F0F8FD
RGB
rgb(240, 248, 253)
HSL
hsl(203°, 76%, 97%)
CMYK
cmyk(5%, 2%, 0%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(203°, 5%, 99%)
XYZ
87.2322 92.7519 106.2338
Yxy
92.7519 0.3048 0.3241
Hunter Lab
96.3078 -0.8289 -1.4883
CIE-Lab
97.1268 -1.7128 -3.3183

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red240 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Blue253 / 255 (99%)
99%

CMYK Values

Cyan5 / 100 (5%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#F0F8FD harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#F0F8FD harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #F0F8FD for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#F0F8FD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F0F8FD appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#F0F8FD

protanopia

#f3f4fc

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F0F8FD;

Text Color

color: #F0F8FD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F0F8FD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F0F8FD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F0F8FD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F8FD 0%, #36a1e4 100%);

#F0F8FD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F0F8FD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.